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A high prevalence of depression (26.9%) and anxiety exists among antenatal females in urban North India, which is significantly associated with socio-demographic and obstetric factors such as domestic violence, lower socioeconomic status, and male child preference. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

April 7, 2026SHILAP Revista de lepidopterologíaOpen Access

Burden and Determinants of Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Depression Among Antenatal Females in an Urban Area of North India: A Cross-Sectional Study

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NSNitika SharmaDr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre GSGarima Sangwan SCSavita Chahal

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Cross-sectional study reveals high levels of anxiety and depression in antenatal females, suggesting significant socio-demographic influences.

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To determine the prevalence and determinants of generalized anxiety disorder and depression among antenatal females.
Community-based cross-sectional study
220 antenatal females selected via simple random sampling
Data collected using GAD-7 and PHQ-9 scales
Descriptive statistics and chi-square test for data analysis
26.9% of participants showed signs of depression
Anxiety levels were 25.9% mild, 5.6% moderate, and 2.8% severe
Factors like advanced maternal age, lower socioeconomic status, and domestic violence were significantly associated with depression and anxiety

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Sharma et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d49ecbb33cc4c35a227714 https://doi.org/10.51957/healthline_793_2026

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April 7, 2026SHILAP Revista de lepidopterologíaOpen Access

Burden and Determinants of Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Depression Among Antenatal Females in an Urban Area of North India: A Cross-Sectional Study

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Authors

NSNitika SharmaDr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre GSGarima Sangwan SCSavita Chahal

Discussion

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Implication

Cross-sectional study reveals high levels of anxiety and depression in antenatal females, suggesting significant socio-demographic influences.

Key Points

To determine the prevalence and determinants of generalized anxiety disorder and depression among antenatal females.
Community-based cross-sectional study
220 antenatal females selected via simple random sampling
Data collected using GAD-7 and PHQ-9 scales
Descriptive statistics and chi-square test for data analysis
26.9% of participants showed signs of depression
Anxiety levels were 25.9% mild, 5.6% moderate, and 2.8% severe
Factors like advanced maternal age, lower socioeconomic status, and domestic violence were significantly associated with depression and anxiety

Cite This Study

Sharma et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d49ecbb33cc4c35a227714 https://doi.org/10.51957/healthline_793_2026

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